Living in Burlington, Oklahoma

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Burlington · Census data 2020–2024

Burlington has 138 residents with a median age of 28.3. The median household income is $56,875 (13% lower than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $107,800.

Burlington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Burlington at a glance

Population
138
Median age
28.3State: 37
Median household income
$56,875State: $65,039
Median home value
$107,800State: $199,800
Homeowners
83.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%
Average commute
10 min

Is Burlington a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 10 minutes.

Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Oklahoma median; a poverty rate of 21%.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Burlington

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Burlington the median home value is $107,800, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,150 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Burlington$107,800
Oklahoma$199,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Oklahoma$1,014
United States$1,413

Burlington median household income

The median household income in Burlington is $56,875 and the income per person is $21,838. 21% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).

Median household income

Burlington$56,875
Oklahoma$65,039
United States$80,734

Housing in Burlington: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
68
Owner-occupied
83.8%
Renter-occupied
16.2%
Vacant
45.6%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1965
Average household size
3.73

45.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Burlington has many vacation and second homes.

Burlington demographics

Population
138
Median age
28.3
Under 18
24.6%
65 and older
15.2%
Households
37
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
1.9%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White80.4%
Hispanic or Latino5.1%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Burlington ›

Education in Burlington

28.6% of adults 25 and older in Burlington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 10.4% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Burlington28.6%
Oklahoma28.3%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Burlington

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5%
Average commute
10 minState: 22 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
65.9%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
15.9%
Homes with broadband
94.6%

Burlington vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Burlington138$56,875$107,800—
Kiowa811$50,833$69,100$705
Cherokee1,509$58,860$96,600$824
Hazelton103$45,000$52,500—
Hardtner216$50,179$47,800$908
Alva4,982$40,709$133,600$877
Jet208$56,531$83,400$850
Carmen336$37,143$52,700$688

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Living in Burlington: FAQ

What is the median household income in Burlington, OK?

The median household income in Burlington is $56,875, 13% lower than the Oklahoma median of $65,039 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Burlington?

The median home value in Burlington is $107,800, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.

Is Burlington, OK a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 10 minutes. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Oklahoma median; a poverty rate of 21%.

What is the median age in Burlington?

The median age in Burlington is 28.3 years (Oklahoma: 37).

How long is the commute in Burlington?

The average commute to work in Burlington is 10 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Burlington?

The unemployment rate in Burlington is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Burlington?

28.6% of adults in Burlington have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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